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GM needs to add a remote start option to the Vibe.
When coming to a full stop, I can feel the car downshift and when the car finally comes to a full stop the tranny then drops into first and physically jerks the car. This is a 2.4 Auto BTW. No one can figure out the problem and have been told to basically drive the car till the engineers can figure out a fix.
I already have a call in to Pontiac and they have taken a report.
Just wondering if anyone else out there has experienced this. Dealer swears it's not the transmission but it sure feels like it to me.
Otherwise its a great car.
They basically just threw their hands up and left me hanging.
Is this normal on the vibes and corolla/camrys? I have a 2004 sienna and it does not down shift like this.
any further info would be appreciated.
Thanks
What RPM is the engine running at around 60 mph (or 100kmh) ?
Shocking as it may seem, I took an AWD out for a test run, and the engine was running about 4000 RPM at 60 mph (100K) in the shift position the dealer told us to use. We figured out the shifter has to be in the location to the right of D3 to let the tranny shift to 4th. Revs then dropped to 2400 or so.
Sales says this often happens , silly as it may sound. Makes a big difference to your mileage.
I get 30 mpg overall in suburban city driving with my Corolla Vibe. I chose the smaller engine for the gas mileage, and I'm still glad I did.
I'm interested in buying a Matrix but can't decide on which engine 1.8 L or 2.4 L
Is the 1.8 L powerful enough?
My wife and I got to cross the U.S. and the Rockies once a year to go see our daughter, so it's going to be loaded with luggage after coming back home from that 6,000 miles trip it's going to be almost city driving.
However, the current Corolla Vibe is significantly more refined and peppy than the first generation; I own both.
Next question: is 20 mpg in the city as enjoyable as 27 with gas at $3 or more a gallon? The Camry engine is not efficiently mated to the Vibe. I find getting 20 mpg on such a small car an outrage in this day and age. I'm very glad I went with the Corolla engine. My car loves 85 mph on the highway (not gas mileage mind you), and is very quick off the line.
You simply need to decide what is more important (mileage or power). If you don't mind throwing a lot of extra money away on gas, buy something other than the Camry Vibe. I really don't understand why people would buy such a small car on a Corolla platform (the Vibe), and then throw it all away on a Camry engine to kill your gas mileage. Unless you live in Montana and have laws that allow you to show off your sped, the cops are everywhere, and blowing away people on the road everywhere else is just not an option. If you live in the Rockies, I would recommend you buy a manual. While I always buy auto trannies, I live in the city and don't want to be shifting every 10 seconds.
To end this rant: if you want power and a wagon, buy the larger Toyota Venza or even Rav-4 or Highlander. I laughed when they decided to put the Camry engine in the Vibe. Bulletproof engine for sure; but at the end of the day, the Vibe is still just a Corolla. Why sacrifice gas mileage on such a small car??
I don't see a problem with floor mats as the original mats have retainer clips that prevent movement. I have heavy GoodYear rubber floormats on top of original mats. Plenty of clearance for accelerator pedal. I see no problem here. Have not had any indication of "sticking" gas pedal. I think by now something would have happened. I'll remain vigilant. I also think GM is making a big mistake eliminating the PONTIAC Marque. They are wiping out a lot of automotive history here.
I have an RV and was wondering if the Vibe is a model that can be towed like a dingy with all 4s on the ground without killing the tranny? Thanks.
E.D. in Sunny Florida
ANY ideas on what could be wrong!?
The 06 is in mint condition with leather and moon and tunes package, great ride but lousy gas milage, I am looking for any help with this area thanks